Fuel Network is a blockchain platform designed to enhance Ethereum's scalability. It began as a Layer-2 solution, specifically an optimistic rollup, on Ethereum in late 2020.
Fuel separates the execution layer from the consensus and data availability layers, allowing for more efficient transaction processing. This modular approach reduces congestion and lowers gas fees.
At its core is the Fuel Virtual Machine (FuelVM), which uses a UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) model. This design enables parallel transaction execution, boosting throughput compared to traditional single-threaded blockchains.
Developers can use Sway, a programming language based on Rust, to write smart contracts on Fuel. Sway offers a clean syntax and is tailored for blockchain development, enhancing the developer experience.
The FUEL token powers the Fuel Network. It facilitates transactions and supports decentralized applications (dApps) within the ecosystem.
